President Bush will welcome President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the
Republic of Liberia to the White House on February 14, 2007. President
Johnson-Sirleaf's visit will mark the President's 100th meeting with an
African Head of State during his six years in office. The visit will be
an opportunity for the President to hear from President Johnson-Sirleaf
on the progress being achieved in rebuilding the social, political, and
economic life of Liberia. The President will use the opportunity to
reiterate the United States' long-standing commitment to the
establishment of stability and democracy in Liberia. The two leaders
will also discuss continuing cooperation in the areas of reconstruction,
economic development, trade and investment, security sector reform, and
debt relief.